Delaware County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Delaware County in IN is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,985 violent crimes and 10,560 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.0 per 100k residents, which is 42.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.3 per 100k, 55.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,985 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,524 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate72.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,560 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,073 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate46.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,161 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,290 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.0 | A | 4985 | 106.2 | -42.5% |
| Property Crime | 72.3 | A | 10560 | 163.6 | -55.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 48 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 218 | 3.5 | -68.7% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 220 | 5.8 | -86.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.8 | A | 1524 | 22.3 | -55.7% |
| Burglary | 10.9 | A | 2073 | 24.0 | -54.8% |
| Larceny | 46.5 | A | 7161 | 116.4 | -60.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.9 | B | 1290 | 22.2 | -32.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Delaware County Sheriff's Office
Muncie Police Department
Muncie, IN